UN expert on human rights makes official visit to Haiti

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Jun 20, CMC – William O’Neill, a United Nations (UN) expert on humans rights matters in Haiti, has arrived in the French-speaking Caribbean country for an official visit that will last until June 29.

O’Neill is making his first official visit to Haiti since he was designated as an expert on April 12, following a request from the UN Human Rights Council.

During his visit, the expert is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Dr Ariel Henry, as well as other senior government officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean Victor Geneus, and the Minister of Justice, Emilie C. Prophete.

He will also hold meetings with the UN Special Representative of the Secretary General for Haiti, Maria Isabel Salvador, and delegates of other UN entities, as well as representatives of the diplomatic community.

O’Neill will hold a news conference in Port-au-Prince at the end of his mission on Wednesday, June 28.

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